Limestone and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Itacolumite

The general Limestone and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Limestone and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Itacolumite

The history of Limestone and Itacolumite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Limestone and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

Limestone and Itacolumite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Limestone and Itacolumite. In this section, you will know about Limestone and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Limestone is New Zealand whereas Origin of Itacolumite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Limestone and Itacolumite discoverer. The Discoverer of Limestone is Belsazar Hacquet and the discoverer of Itacolumite is Unknown.

Etymology of Limestone and Itacolumite

Along with Limestone and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Itacolumite. Etymology of Limestone and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Itacolumite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Itacolumite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Itacolumite are listed below.

For Limestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock